Security Specialist

Role and Responsibilities

This position is contingent upon contract award. This position supports the Security Specialist Officer (SSO) in the administration of security processes and procedures for a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) office in Suitland, MD. The candidate selected will support a healthy security program demonstrating knowledge of applicable publications, policies, instructions, and guides. Utilizing exceptional communication, the selected candidate will provide specialized security expertise within the organization. The candidate selected will process and administer personnel security records, visit requests, billet requests, documentation, and correspondence; responsible for scanning and duplicating documentation; perform filing; maintain records and documentation to include document control and maintenance; conduct destruction of materials and maintain related records; and will draft and develop security documents and standard operating procedures. The candidate selected will also perform inventory and accounting, as well as control of all documents and records and will perform inventory and audits. In support of the SSO, the candidate-select will be responsible for proper transmitting, transporting, packaging, and safeguarding SCI.

Requirements & Qualifications

A current Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, as well as the ability to successfully pass a counterintelligence polygraph examination is required. A high school diploma and two (2) years of security administrative experience is required, with an associate degree or specific security training and four (4) years’ experience preferred, working in an administrative role in a security environment. Applicants must have a working knowledge of operational security, information security, personnel security, physical security, communications security, TEMPEST, and information technology/information assurance security principals, as well as experience processing visit certifications and maintaining security holdings. Effective and clear communication both verbally and in writing, as well as attentional to detail, organization skills, clear decision-making, and a collaborative nature, are key qualities in applicants for this position. Applicants for this position must also be proficient in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and similar computer–based productivity applications. The applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicants must complete a variety of training courses within six (6) months of hiring. Applicants are preferred who have completion certificates from the Center of Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) training courses and should submit their completion certificates with their application. The selected applicant may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 6 years is required.

Work Conditions

Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach
Able to lift 35 pounds occasionally

Additional Notes

Cadre LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits For Full time employees:

Work-Life Balance
Gratifying Culture
Employer Shared Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching Contributions
Paid Leave
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays

About Cadre

Cadre LLC is an economically disadvantaged women-owned small business in Maryland. We believe that our customer support should be smart, sure and surprising, with employee support beyond the limits for all hands who contribute in all ways, to Cadre’s mission.'
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Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• security administration: 2 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: One location